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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1942
Page
4
The piece discusses rising paper costs and the need for prompt subscription renewals to avoid rate increases. It notes notices of expiration are mailed this week and urges readers to act quickly to prevent names from being dropped and to save paper.
A damaged notice explains that unpaid subscribers will be dropped from the paper list after reminders. It urges prompt payment to avoid removal, notes subscription expiry dates printed on papers, and cites a historically large delinquent list prompting renewed effort and faster responses.
The piece notes Stevenson supporters in Harris County circulating 80,000 pledge cards and Harris County voters numbering over 100,000, with 103,781 poll taxes in 1940 and 9,699 exemptions. It mentions Gerald Mann as a potential rival and discusses campaign pressures from tire and rubber shortages affecting travel. It reflects the political maneuvering around Stevenson’s candidacy and the limited opposition anticipated.
McGraasen, a member of two House committees, released charges after forty seven inmates died at the state asylum two days before Nesbitt’s retirement as superintendent. He criticized Representative Mc Giussco for avoiding a grand jury appearance and subpoena. The statement urged cooperation and transparency in investigating law violations presented to the grand jury.
A monthly scrapbook feature presents Woodrow Wilsons 1917 war message to Congress urging democracy and international rights, paired with local notes. The column mentions Lizzie Abel renewing, Prather Standefer planning to join training forces, Jimmy Powers recovering from a burn, and visits by Miss Lee Craig and Mrs. Clifton Maples from Morgan. Dorothy Baldridge travels from Austin for a family visit, and the piece closes with D. Goodall.
Nesumant Mrs M M Ole travels with Vernon Bratton and children to Junction City where Bratton takes a public school post. Dale Gardner and daughter from Dallas visit K parenta Mr and Mrs W W Briley. Craft and daughter from Temple visit the Owen home. Minnie Brown a Avon traveler calls Meridian. G W Davis weekend with relatives, escorted by G B Jones to Wazabachie. Dorothy Austin of Waco guest in the J Beldal home. Roxie Crosley week-end with V W Crosley in Valley Mill.
Dr Geo W Cox state health officer urges Texas pharmacists to register with local Civilian Defense bodies. Pharmacists should list available supplies and delivery capability, inform wardens, assist in shelters and first aid posts, and train staff. Large pharmacies to form a first aid detachment with stretcher team and supplies.
A candidate announces his bid for county commissioner, pledging fair tax distribution, soil conservation efforts, and continued Red Cross work. He notes past service on county committees and as a supervisor in Bosque County Soil Conservation, urging voters to assess his honesty and fitness while inviting support and cooperation. A Red Cross meeting is set for City Hall at 2 pm Tuesday January 27 1942.
Evans Picklis, a well known farmer and rancher from between Valley Mile and Mosheim, visited the Record office on Wednesday afternoon to express his candidacy for the office of County Commissioner.
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On Sunday January 26 1942 the First Presbyterian Church invites the congregation to attend morning service at 11 am following a 10 am service. The week’s prayers are to be observed with the entire congregation invited to participate.
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